Solo Trip to Paris 

Niomi, I have been reading your reactions to some of the comments here and I love how graceful you are. It feels like quiet confidence: not feeling the need to argue and be right but also not being apologetic about living your life in a way that feels right to you. I feel like that is something we all need.✨️

Dear Niomi, I am neither a fan nor a hater. I have been watching you on and off for 8-9 years. You have a bubbly, sweet and positive personality and this is a very likable trait of yours. I have seen the drama and the hate you get. 60% percent of it is just plain old negativity for anything and everything you do, but there is a percentage that is actually very constructive and in my opinion you should consider it. The thing is you avoid yo talk for deep matters that you actually have experience in like heartbreak. I assume you want to monetize your knowledge on this matter and capitalize from this. However, this is not what successful content creators usually do. What i mean by that is that you have to give something of deeper value, something you are good at, without monetary attachments, and then if people want to learn from you more then monetize it. You avoid talking for important events in your life and this makes your audience suspicious and detached. Another thing is that your newsletter is very pricey (especially in this economy, which shows that you are not relatable.. a basic salary in Greece is 800€/month, most people can't survive alone, let alone buy expensive newsletters and this a worldwide phenomenon) and you don't have any certificates etc so people can invest in you or even understand the price of your content. You have been inconsistent with your endeavours and in most jobs this is unprofessional. You are smart, you are fun, you are kind, but you have some privileges others don't, so you can't connect with your audience that well. I would suggest doing an analysis on your (real) demographic, and change route according to this. I wrote all this because i dont like this negativity (it's not normal and other youtubers dont get that much)and i feel that noone really has explained thoroughly what's up

So lovely to see the old niomi back in videos! X

Loved this longer vlog, and all your thoughtful observations. You packed a lot in for just a quick stay. Your confidence to travel and dine alone is inspiring me to get out of my comfort zone more.❤

Would be nice to have another What I Eat In A Day video from you again. ❤

I'm more impressed that she was filming at a restaurant and talked about the art for a good 10 mins than her going solo trip. That's another level of confidence for me 😂 go girl.

I love this kind of content! Definitely keen for more travel vlogs Niomi. I recently moved to London from NZ and this is making me excited to go back to Paris! The Eurostar is just magical. ❤️

It’s pretty cool that you can take of on a solo trip and you have the confidence to do that. A solo trip is on my bucket list!

Nice video - lovely to see you vlogging like the old days, just doing things you want to do rather than only featuring gifted experiences 😊

Dear Niomi☀️ Thank you for sharing. You‘re right, enjoy life with your own company. I love watching your blogs for many years 🥰 Kind regards from Switzerland 🇨🇭

You’ve inspired me to go on a solo trip soon 🎉🙏🏻. It’s very freeing to think about it 🤗. I enjoy how real you are and I appreciate how you share your journey with us 💕

Wow this video ❤ I loved every second watching this. I am single too and love nothing more than going somewhere on my own, or with my dogs, taking my time, and experiencing new things. Especially when I am feeling great, it makes me feel even happier. ❤

I remember watching your videos when I was at university. You always give good vibes ✨ and yes romance yourself

Parisian girl here. I wouldn't say that L'Eclair de Genie is a tourist trap per se. Sure if you had went for the plain croissant that would have not been the best choice since every decent boulangerie has amazing butter croissants that are cheaper. But for the eclairs this is the best place to go if you don't want a traditional one! + if you ever want company in a Parisian wine bar : you have subscribers here ;)

Ahh you’ve made me excited to try travelling on my own! To be able to get lost in art and culture and not necessarily worry about pleasing anyone else!

You look so happy 🤍 good to see you this way.

This felt so good to watch, these solo trips just experiencing the world on your own and giving yourself moments of joy are so good. They can be a bit lonely for sure, but they have also been so powerful and memorable and meaningful for me. So nice to see you doing them again for yourself too ♥️♥️

I absolutely love aboriginal dot painting, the beautiful colors and the intricate detail is incredible, so many talented artists. This was such a wonderful vlog, I also love solo travel or even just heading out to lunch and maybe museum or art gallery wanders by myself....I just always have a book with me to read!

Would love a mandala video, so relaxing, love your vlogs from the very beginning

Absolutely loved this vlog! 💖 it was so interesting to hear you speak about the exhibition and I felt like I was in Paris with you! Definitely inspired me to go on a solo trip of my own x

I’ve just come back from 3 nights in Paris solo. I’d never been before so did all the usual touristy things . Seeing the Eiffel Tower in real life for the first time took my breath away. I used the metro to get around even at night and felt very safe walking around alone even at night :)

This was an amazing video, thank you for sharing your solo travel experience! 🤗 I completely agree that taking a solo trip is so, so special. I travel quite a bit on my own, but had never really had a true solo trip with the purpose to treat myself. A few years back I tried it for the first time - treated myself to a solo trip to Azores, Portugal and it was most magical.✨It's still one of my favourite travels🥰✈️ P.S. There is a museum in Mark Rothko's name here in Latvia that holds a lot of his artwork. It's really worth a visit

Hello! Your LOVE purse is inspired by an artist from Philadelphia, PA (where I live in the states) who created the large, colorful LOVE structure. It’s iconic here ❤️ I have been watching your channel for years. It’s been wonderful seeing your spiritual growth!

My family and I experienced London for the first time together in the fall of last year, and we took the Eurostar to Paris and spent four days in Paris. the difference between London’s fast paced busy widespread city compared to Paris, which seems so compact and intimate, and like a small town. Just a beautiful way to experience the city..

Traveling by train is such a nice way of transportation. I've traveled with the Eurostar a few times myself, but then from Amsterdam to London! I love being in London, and I'm always happy when I spot my first Pret A Manger :) I wish train journeys were cheaper though, especially as they are much better for the environment than planes. I hope that in a few years all of Europe will be accessible by fast and cheap trains! Love the video Niomi

I absolutely loved this video, really enjoyed seeing the exhibition and your joy in travelling. Thank you for sharing it with us.

So happy to see a new solo travel! Also really got me curious of Rothko art, I saw here and there pics of his work and didn't think much of it but you really got me interested! Sending lots of love 💕

I was saving this video for a moment I needed a salve, the way you articulate your experience is so refreshing. This has reminded me to look further and fully embody experiences, remaining present in the delicious beauty that can be present in life, even in the most mundane things when you are patient. You share an incredible worldview thank you x

I’m obsessed with your content lately. Keep following the pasty that feels right, lady. ❤️ We’re here cheering you on and thank you for taking us on this adventure.

Lovely video Niomi. Yes, enjoy your freedom. Your scarf matched the paintings! ☺️

More vlogs like this!!! This was so joyous 🥐.

Hi Niomi, it is lovely to see you travel and do things that a lot of women do not dare to do because it takes us out of our zone of comfort to do those things on our own. Also, not sure if you knew but at 31:42 into your video we can see the Liberty Flame, commemorating the Princess Diana, near the Alma bridge 🕊️

Hi Niomi, glad to have another video to get cosy into!! Hope you are doing well! Your loyal follower of 10 years!

Cheapest way not to go Paris, just watch your video and pretend I’m there lol 😂😂😂 love your videos ❤❤

On the ‘Calm’ app there is a sleep story called a Rainy Day in Paris - this video reminds me of that ☔️😊💙

Niomi, I love how confident you are in this video (and as a fellow YT creator I'm in awe of you vlogging in a restaurant and just owning it - love it so much!). Feeling so inspired to do more solo dates like this! x

You make me want to go to Paris! What a lovely vlog, it seems so magical.

Forgive me if I do not see anything romantic in Paris, it’s where I come from and for me it was the city of work work work and rain rain rain. But yes, the food is excellent and you are right to be careful, Paris is not safe even for Parisians, not only for women, and the neighborhood where your hotel was is not that safe, it’s a “be careful” area, especially at night. Regarding Rothko, each person can read a different thing in it, you put on his art what you want to see and what you project of yourself. Personally, as an occasional artist myself, all what I see is : how did he do that? The colors at the front are elements among many others underneath, so many layers of colors giving a floating feeling. What was his technique? What brush? What medium? Thick? Thin? Dry? Diluted? Varnished? Not varnished? I’m passionate about painting techniques, I could spend hours observing and trying to guess what he did. Same thing with Klee. Beside that you say that not everyone can come to Paris for a night to see an exhibition organized by the Vuitton Foundation (if it hadn’t been Louis Vuitton Foundation would have you come?) because people have kids and can’t always be available. But not only for that, not all people have the means to pay for that, and chiefly most people are working and are not available just like that when they want. I was wondering what is your job exactly? After months in Bali, two days in Paris and then you go skiing. Do you ever have to work at a point? Who can live like that unless you have a super trust fund to support you? I could go to exhibitions in Paris, and alone, when I was still living in Paris, but I was going on my days off, sometimes with my kids. Today, I don’t have the time to go anywhere because I have to work, I am not complaining, I am glad to be productive and useful to the community and society. I’m just trying to understand what is your job exactly? You stopped your line of products, so what is your activity? How do you do to be on vacation all the time?

So you've inspired me to go to the Theatre on my own! I'm here and in doing it! ❤

We’re in the same club! It’s not about exclusivity, but being on the path of opening ourselves up to the positive aspects of life, while being aware of the negative. Caring for ourselves gives us energy to care and be open to others as well. Artists have the talent of expanding themselves and expressing emotion and energy. If you’re open to that, you can absorb-enjoy, or identify enough, that if it’s very dark, you need to push it away. People are so interesting! Yes, to the Bolt prices! I’m American, and I downloaded Bolt when I went to Portugal. Then, I found it was in France, and several countries in Africa. Enjoy!

When I was 15, I went to a Mark Rothko exibition in Hamburg. To me it felt like you described. It was a very emotional and special experience. To this day, I never felt this with any other artist. To me his art also feels like color therapie.. And it has an emazing depht. I felt beeing sucked in to the art. Almost drowning in it (later peaces).

Wow, super interesting what you say about Rothko's art. Now I'd love to experience it myself.

i really miss this niomi!!! watching this gave me all sorts of boost and a reminder to pamper mysellf!!!

Loved your video! It has definitely inspired me to start going on more solo trips. Would love to hear more on how to start & any advice on planning and having the confidence to go on solo trips.

I found this very interesting! I love the art theme. All the best for this new phase, niomi ! X

Hope you had a wonderful time there, Niomi! The croissant looks really tasty 🤤 it makes me want to go to Paris! My sister and I loveeee watching your videos

To me it takes bravery to travel with people😂 Always prefered being on my own and I ve never been scared (I'm parisian ;)). As a matter of fact I have a friendly date where you got your croissant next saturday! Deffo gonna try the chocolate croissant😊😊🎉

Its seems you got your second breath, your videos made the grade. So refreshing!

I bring my journal too when I’m feeling uncomfortable being alone at restaurants ❤

Loved this vlog! I spent several days in Paris solo a few years ago and loved visiting the Louis Vuitton foundation. It was such a highlight, and the fact that it's in the middle of a huge park made that day even more special.

Would love for you to talk about that's it's ok to say when things are wrong for you or that it's ok to talk about when things don't work out. I know so many people and myself that feel that they feel they can't be open about things that don't go well or we were wrong about something that we thought was right for us. Not sure if this makes sense but hope it does. I'm sure you'll empower people to travel solo.

You need to listen to who I am by Alan Walker. Really cool song for those brave enough to play by their own rules.

Watching this was heaven.

Lovely video! Truly inspired to try a little solo trip ❤

That was quite lovely to watch. Do you have any other upcoming solo trips planned? :-)

What a lovely vlog! I enjoyed seeing bits of Paris and hearing your thoughts on your time there! ✨~Krislynner

This vlog was amazing Single travel, art, beautiful city, 10/10

I watched this video and loved it so much. Woke up and still thinking about it. Thank you for inspiring us, love where this channel is going. I love the spiritual journey. I’d love to see those paintings!

OMG… I love this! I’m also an only child and have always had and loved my own company and doing things by myself! And l’ve always wanted to take a solo trip somewhere! The closest thing I’ve done to that is a solo day trip from London to Windsor! But I feel like I could never do it, not because I’m scared or worried about it, but I’m married and have friends and have never been able to just do things like that off my own accord as there’s always other people I have to consider! I’m so happy for you to have this beautiful experience and do this for yourself and live your best life! Meanwhile I’ll continue to just take walks by myself! 😅

I really enjoyed this vlog, Niomi ❤ I find myself just smiling throughout the vlog. Please do more solo travel vlogs! 💕 and I would love a vlog of you show-casting how you draw your mandalas. I want to get into drawing them but I’m not really good at free hand drawing

Love solo travelling. You’re never disappointed or argue over where to have dinner 😂

I found this vlog a transcending experieince in itself

Just watched your description of how the paintings affected you twice and I’m absolutely intrigued! If they return to London I may have to go and see them. Sounds like you had one hack of an experience! 😊

I love all of these solo travel tips. Not that I'm doing it anytime soon 😂 but I was wondering so many of the things that you brought up. So thank you for sharing!

Loved watching this video! I feel like I just had a holiday in Paris without moving from my living room in Australia 😁 Love seeing you so full of life! The travelling solo tips were also super helpful, thank you 😊

Niomi, thank you so much for this beautiful and relaxing video. I'm French and I love the way you show our beautiful capital city. I enjoy the way you say French words, that's so cute and charming! I hope you'll post other vlogs in London or in other places because following you is such a beautiful present. Keep on shining on your Smart way 😉☺🍀

I dont understand people saying the 'old Niomi' is back, you are always so lovely and have consistently given off a positive, kind and warming energy throughout all the years, people grow and change no one will ever be the 'same' all their lives, embrace who you are and the journey of life, thankyou for showing me how beautiful it is to spend time alone, we dont do it enough, you are a beautiful person Niomi, you always have been and you always will be💛

Dear Niomi, I always waited for a new video of yours, was always so happy when new one showed up live. You helped me with a transistion into plant based lifestyle, I bought your cookbook, been here for your amazing what I eat in a day videos, your daily strolls in Notting Hill, your adventure with yoga, boxing, running etc. Just LOVED the content. Now I just cannot find anything for myself in your channel. So, I have to unsubscribe and I feel like I lost a friend. Thank you for the past years, you taught me a lot about health and diets and yoga, I discovered few nice sustainable brands because of you. But it's time to let go. I wish you well Niomi, hopefully you will find your real peace and happiness 🙏

Even if i am not travelling alone i still go to places on my own if your company doesn't wanna go. I went for a 7am jog in Paris on my own it was so quiet but cafes are open. I enjoyed it so much didn't feel scared at all and i find Parisian friendly. I don't know but i don't feel scared when I'm in a new city 😅 my only issue is airport to hotel. We were at the eiffel tower 11pm then to a restaurant and then took the metro at midnight. There were still alot of people so it wasn't scary i guess.

I completely adored this vlog! Niomi, you are just sunshine 🌞

Loved watching this video 🥰

Really enjoyed the video. You are so brave going alone. I would love to see Paris, only been once just passing through to the South of France. ❤

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I’d like to know what you packed for this overnight stay - what was useful and used and what you realised afterwards wasn’t necessary 😊

Thank you so much for talking about solo travel. Have been wanting to visit places alone and good to know your tips and advice. Thanks niomi . Xx

What a wonderful trip Niomi! 🇫🇷 You've inspired me to do something like this! I heard someone say once, when you go away with someone else you never take everything in, as you are talking and maybe a bit distracted. But whe you are alone you are taking everything in that you see and hear, the whole experience. The hotel and the restaurants looked wonderful. Did you buy the painting? It was beautiful! x 🌸 🌻

Yes, nothing is what it seems :) Would love to have that painting of the people dancing in the forest.

“Never a briefcase in Paris, or an umbrella. There’s a law”. You did Paris just as Audrey would want you to ❤

great job talking about women's safety. yes, it is such a shame that this subject even has to be addressed but it is reality

Idk if I'm just plain stupid or if where I live is actually safe but somehow I never worry about my safety when I'm walking around alone at night. For whatever reason it just never even crosses my mind.

Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo, c’était très agréable à regarder, et même sous la pluie tu es resplendissante 😊☀️

Niomi, please help a girl out. Watching your video I got really inspired, thank you for that. I will be visiting London in May, but I thought that Uber taxi’s are forbidden in London. What app should I use for a reliable en safe taxi? Keep up the vibes giving in this video! Love it!

Finally 😭❤

loved this video! thanks for sharing the art

Naps are the best when needed :-) loved your vlog!!

Awww I LOVE THIS … “Romance yourself, date yourself, treat yourself…YEEES! This message speaks to me so much! I absolutely adore how positively radiant your energy is and it’s so inspiring to me to get out and about, reclaim my narrative as directed by me and “romanticise my own life and fall in love with myself again”! Thank you and sending out to the universe so much gratitude for such a positive inspiring message that l felt hit me in my soul, Sending you love and light! 🥰❤️

I always have my snapchat location turned on, because I do spend most of time away from home alone, but I make sure its on friends only, so as the whole world cant see exactly where I am lol, & my only friends are people I really know & trust

Will you be continuing your podcast and the newsletter? Feels like it’s been a while 😢

-- Hello Niomi! Thank you for this new video! I saw a Rothko exhibit a few months ago and I really enjoyed it. Best wishes! 😊❤️

Hello Niomi! Lovely video :) could you tell us where the small hoops / earrings are from ? at minute 19 please ? thanks☺

Loved the video ❤ greetings from Mexico 😊

Well done Niomi, beautiful video. Love this ❤ being alone can be absolute bliss.

Blast from the past. I love that she doesn't apologise for literally never working a day in her life.

I'm so happy for you ❤

Thanks for sharing your Paris trip with us Niomi, I absolutely loved it ❤

Love this !

I love love love this video ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Was so excited to snuggle up with a cuppa and watch this when I saw the length hehe! Absolutely loved this video, sending all the love 🥰

Loved the red knit jumper towards the end! Where is it from? 😌

I have so enjoyed this vlog!! Thanks for taking us with you, and giving us a glimpse into your mind as you travel... it seems like a lovely place to be ☺